Can't see new SSD when connected via internal SATA port
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I just bought a new Samsung SSD 830 and installed it my 13" MacBook Pro (Mid 2010) in the hard disk bay, replacing the drive that was there (I actually have a second drive in the optical drive's slot). Unfortunately, when I started up my computer (from the other drive I have), I can't see the SSD in System Information (formerly Profiler) or Disk Utility.
However, I see the drive fine when using a SATA-to-USB adapter and I also am able to see the old hard disk when it is connected via the internal SATA, so the internal wiring seems to be fine. Thus:
* HDD via USB: works
* SSD via USB: works
* HDD via internal SATA: works
* SSD via internal SATA: completely broken
Anyone have ideas for a fix?
Asked by Sophie Alpert
(197 rep)
May 26, 2012, 08:56 PM
Last activity: Jul 8, 2024, 12:49 PM
Last activity: Jul 8, 2024, 12:49 PM